TAME THE KRAKEN!
“Between stimulus and response there is a space.
In that space is our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
In Scandinavian folklore, the kraken is described as a gigantic sea monster. It has multiple spiked tentacles protruding from its head with powerful suckers that line the underside.
It is told that the kraken could appear out of nowhere, attacking and terrorizing everything in its path. Sailors claimed the monsters possess an uncanny ability to deceive and remain rampant -simply by paralyzing its opponents with fear.
In the 2010 movie Clash of the Titan’s, Zeus (Liam Neeson) in his final effort to cease the fighting between the mortals and the Gods - thunders his command “Release the kraken!”
I remember watching that movie and shuddering at the sound of what felt like armageddon.
What if COVID-19 is the kraken being unleashed upon us in 2020?
It is deceptively present without being visible, terrorizes all within its reach and lacks any discrimination in choosing its victims. Its powerful tentacles rip through the infrastructure of our lives. It shreds our health, education, economic and social systems.
The virus incites irrational fear and claims devastating loss. It blurs our trust in everything we know to be familiar. The prolonged threat and trauma strain and distort our connection - the very nucleus of human relationships.
Though both Earth and her people have engaged in horrific battles, the greatest impact has not been from the outer chaos we observe.
The great disconnect comes from its insidious penetration into our individual hearts and psyche…
Yet, there is a ray of Hope - a course of action, a path still illuminated!
That light is within us as our spirit spark, our free-will, and our power of choice.
Rather than fight a battle I cannot win, I seek that space within me that is solid, safe, and free. I reconnect for guidance, direction, and support with my 7 tenets of Life.
Courage - I revive my valiant warrior!
Focus - I consciously direct my attention.
Integrity - I emulate my stance of truth.
Compassion - I cultivate kindness, acceptance, love.
Presence - I create and communicate from this now moment.
Surrender - I empower my freedom by letting go.
Gratitude - I choose to live in a state of rejoicing!
When I choose my response, I am empowered to tame the kraken and remain afloat.